Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the materials handling equipment manufacturer in Mokopane. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is in Mokopane (Limpopo). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom

• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations

• Finite element analysis skills
• Reliability or asset management certification

• Performance bonus tied to plant availability
• Company laptop and CAD licences
• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid

• If you hold a GCC, say which one and when you got it. It opens senior plant posts.
• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.